Dr. Alexandra Loughmiller
Verified Veterinarian
Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia
I became a veterinarian because it combinds being able to help people and animals. I hope that by providing in in-home euthanasia services, I can help make the passing of your pet be a more peaceful process.
Education
Undergraduate: Purdue University - 2014
Veterinary Medicine: Ross University of Veterinary Medicine - 2018
Certifications
1Indiana Veterinary Medical Association Member
- Based InWashington, IN
- Service areasWashington, IN and surrounding areas
- Work Experience6+ years
- Animals ServedCanine, Feline, Small Mammals (includes rats, hams ...
- Notice Required2 hours
General availability
Friday6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.
Services provided
At home pet euthanasia
Dr. Alexandra Loughmiller will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones
Est. CostStarting at $325
Keepsakes
Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned
Est. CostFrom $15 - $30
Quality of life consult
Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.
Est. CostStarting at $225
What pet parents are saying
Dr. Loughmiller made the trip to us on the same day we made our request for in home services. She explained everything that she was going to do and what to expect. She was gentle, understanding, and kind during our grieving process. Thank you so much for easing our beloved Dexter's passing, at home, and surrounded by those that loved him.
I highly recommend in home euthanasia or Dr Loughmiller highly enough, for someone who truly loves their pet and knows that death is coming in advance. Dr Loughmiller came over and was so loving and kind and gentle with my cat, and it made the whole situation so much easier to deal with mentally. It was very personal and easier, to just stay at home and have death meet us here, rather than load my cat in a crate and take him to my vet's office. My cat hates car rides and the vet's office, it gives him huge anxiety, as he's been doing it often for years because of his conditions. But he was so relaxed and peaceful with Dr Loughmiller at home. Which is exactly what he deserved. She is a lovely human and you could tell doing it made her emotional too, which I appreciated. Everything was scheduled and paid for online and she very politely left quickly and quietly right after so I could fully melt down in privacy. I can't reccomend her or this service enough. It made for a very very peaceful and loving end for my soulmate cat, Nemmy.
When our dog Riley started to decline quickly, we knew we didn’t want him to be in pain for long. We knew that taking him to the vet would fill some of his last moments with fear and anxiety. We chose to have an in-home euthanasia that way he would be surrounded with familiarity and feel at ease the whole time. It was fast and painless for him, and for me and my husband. We were able to say goodbye and grieve in an easy way.
As our dog’s age and dementia advanced and the inevitability of having to let her go set in, we struggled particularly with the thought of her life ending with the anxiety of the vet’s office. CodaPet and Dr. Loughmiller made it possible for us to say this difficult goodbye here in our home. Dr. Loughmiller provided our beloved 16-year old Schnoodle with a peaceful and gentle passing here in our home with us, lying in her favorite poofy bed by the fire. We are so grateful for the kind and compassionate care that Dr. Loughmiller provided, and how she honored our grief in this tender moment. Thank you for making this difficult goodbye as gentle and kind as it could possibly be, and for allowing us to show our love and gratitude to our sweet fluff girl in her final moments with us.
Putting a pet down is never any easy decision to make. Our 14 year old lab mix, Sam, had been on a steady decline since spring of 2024. We thought we were going to have to say goodbye in May, but with treatment of his symptoms he bounced back relatively well. However, Sam's mobility was becoming more and more limited, to the point that we would have to help him up from lying down. Sam had the unfortunate luck of contracting mange in his old age as well. After defeating the mites, it took a toll on him. My wife and I do not have children and our dogs are our kids. Sam is the youngest, but has had the roughest life. We decided the time had come for Sam to pass-on with what dignity he could. We were going to take him into the vet, but thought about the aftermath of us in a public place, getting Sam in a bag/box, then having to unwrap him at home. We opted to use an in home pet euthanasia. CodaPet was the recommended service by our Vet. We had prepared a bed outside (perfect weather), fed Sam some pizza, and loved on him until Dr. Loughmiller arrived right on time. Dr. Loughmiller was professional and concise. She answered any questions we had about the procedure and was timely the process. Her follow-up after the procedure was appreciated as well. She sent us a mailer that included a daangle decoration with a stamped metal dog paw, rainbow crystals, clear crystals, and Sam's name on a tag. Along with the Rainbow Bridge poem. It was appreciated and he hung the decoration about our kitchen sink. We will, unfortunately, be using CodaPet again in the not so distant future, since we have two other elderly dogs. Thanks for what you provide.
This was the absolute worst day of my life, but the vet made it bearable. It was a very peaceful experience for our pup and our family. The process went very smoothly and she was very patient with us.
